Krystal finds focus behind the lens

For Krystal Byrne, photography has helped her become more self confident and to achieve her goals. ABC Open contributor Stephanie Patterson captures the Ballarat teenager's 110% passion for photography.

Krystal started playing with her mum's point-and-shoot camera in 2008, and immediately fell in love with the process of photography. With help from her teacher and mentor Meredith Barclay (Link Up Ballarat), Krystal has built an impressive and diverse portfolio of work. Krystal's photos have appeared in the local newspaper, and last year her work was exhibited at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale as part of ABC Open's ShutterUp project.

"If someone asks me what am I good at. What do I love? My answer will always be photography and my camera. I'd marry my camera if I could," she says.

For ABC Open's 110% sports project Krystal and Meredith made a short video on local mountain bike rider Beau Pocock. Watch their video here.

The video profile featured above was created by Ballarat community contributor Stephanie Patterson. Read about Stephanie's involvement with ABC Open here.